Niagara University, N.Y. - Men's soccer scored three goals in a span of 2:09 in the first half to give them a 3-2 win over Sacred Heart at Niagara Field in Niagara University, N.Y.
Niagara improves to 3-5-3, 2-2-2 in Metro play, while Sacred Heart falls to 2-5-6, 0-2-3 in conference action.
Sacred Heart kicked off the game just two minutes in as Aidan Hawk found Danny Istambouli to give the Pioneers an early 1-0 lead.
Niagara answered back in the 13th minute courtesy of Tommy Mittelstadt penalty kick goal to knot the match up at one. Mittelstadt was awarded the penalty kick as a Pioneers defender was called for a handball in the box.
Leon Tezuka gave the Purple Eagles the lead in the 14th minute as
Chase Dade picked up an assist on Tezuka's tally. Dade sent a shot toward the Sacred Heart goal as Tezuka redirected the attempt to give the Purple and White a 2-1 advantage.
Niagara extended their lead by two as Dade struck in the 15th minute.
David Silva sent a free kick from midfield as Dade was inside the Pioneers' box, and he climbed the latter and headed it past the Sacred Heart keeper to give Niagara a 3-1 lead.
The Pioneers came within one as Daniel Losfablos scored in the 39th minute after Istambouli picked up the helper.
Sacred Heart attempted 11 shots in the second half, but none got past keeper Grant Wyles, who recorded 11 saves in the win.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara improves to 1-1 all-time against Sacred Heart
• Dade tied a career high in points with three
• Wyles picked up a season high in saves with 11
• Jeremy Talsma played in his first game since September 19 against Saint Peter's
• Mittelstadt and Tezuka are both on two-game goal streaks
Up Next
Niagara men's soccer is back in action on Saturday, October 24, as they host Iona for a 2 p.m. start
